Bangidiri - Jaipur, Purulia

Bangidiri is a village situated in the Jaipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.6 km from Jaipur and around 65.2 km from Purulia. Ghagra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bangidiri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bangidiri is 329819. The village covers a total geographical area of 818.51 hectares and falls under the 723213 pincode. Jhalda is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Bangidiri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Bangidiri

According to the 2011 Census, Bangidiri village had a total population of 1,850 people, including 936 males and 914 females, living in 292 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.11%, with male literacy at 52.41% and female literacy at 29.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 363, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 685.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Bangidiri

Bangidiri is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Bangidiri

Bangidiri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pundhag, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalda to Bangidiri is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Bangidiri is about 65.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bangidiri

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bangidiri village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Bangidiri

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bangidiri village are given below:

FAQs about Bangidiri